Depends on your needs and budget. If by works correctly you mean "displays the actual weight" then I would go for a balance not a balance tickler combo. I looked into this for a while and settled on a Sartorius GD503 balance. I don't buy the 1/10 grain resolution claims on any of the less expensive balance. I am not claiming it makes a difference, I just don't like the false advertising. May want to familiarize yourself with the differences between a force restoration and strain gauge balances especially if you plan to trickle. It is easy to overpay for a strain gauge balance. Just like with everything else, you get what you pay for.